argument - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning

Synonyms

• argument
• argumentation
• line
• line of reasoning
• logical argument

More generic

• abstract thought
• logical thinking
• reasoning

More specific

• casuistry
• line of inquiry
• line of questioning
• policy

Noun

a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable

Synonyms

• argument

More generic

• variable
• variable quantity

Noun

(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program

Synonyms

• argument
• parameter

More generic

• address
• computer address
• reference
• value

Noun

a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie

Synonyms

• argument
• literary argument

More generic

• sum-up
• summary

Noun

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

Synonyms

• argument
• statement

More generic

• evidence

More specific

• adducing
• case
• clincher
• con
• counterargument
• determiner
• determining factor
• last word
• pro
• proof
• specious argument

Noun

a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

Synonyms

• argument
• argumentation
• debate

More generic

• discussion
• give-and-take
• word

More specific

• logomachy

Noun

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

Synonyms

• arguing
• argument
• contention
• contestation
• controversy
• disceptation
• disputation
• tilt

More generic

• conflict
• difference
• difference of opinion
• dispute

More specific

• argle-bargle
• argy-bargy
• fight
• firestorm
• polemic
• sparring

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